3400.01 - EXPLORE KENT COUNTY’S HUNN CONSERVATION AREA ON THE ST. JONES RIVER GREENWAY BY CANOE AND GUIDED NATURE WALK - Ages 12 and up. (Children ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult.) Saturday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday June 27.) Participants will meet at the Lebanon Landing Boat Dock at 10:00 a.m. Tour Tidbury Creek and oxbows of the St. Jones River at the Hunn Conservation Area, immediately upstream from the Lebanon Landing Recreation Area. Several unique riparian habitats remain accessible for nature study and recreational canoeing in this region near Dover Air Force Base and Kent County’s Nature Preserve at Sorghum Mill Road on the St. Jones River. Osprey, herons, otter, Kingfishers, and the occasional eagle can be seen by the patient observer. By foot, explore the preserved upland forest habitat of the Hunn preserve. A paddling refresher will be provided before we head out on the water. Fee is $30 and includes use of canoe, paddles, life jacket, and tour guide. Please bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Dress accordingly. Minimum of 8, maximum of 14. Instructors: Kent County and St. Jones Reserve Staff.

3401.01 - CANOE SPRING CREEK ON THE MURDERKILL RIVER IN KENT COUNTY - Ages 12 and up. (Children ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult.) Saturday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 13.) Participants will meet at Lake Forest East Elementary, Frederica at 8:30 a.m. Paddle up the remarkable forested tidal Spring Creek from salt marsh at Frederica and Rt. 12 to freshwater and back. On the way, see the transformation of the tidal wetland community and observe Northern Harriers, herons, Wood Ducks, turtles, and Kingfishers. The easy 6-mile canoe trip is timed to travel upstream with a rising tide and back down at slack. A paddling refresher will be provided before we head out on the water. Fee is $30 and includes use of canoe, paddles, life jacket and guide. Bring an afternoon snack, water bottle, hat, & sunscreen. Dress accordingly. Minimum of 8, maximum of 14. Instructors: Kent County and St. Jones Reserve staff.

NEW YORK CITY (MIDTOWN MANHATTAN) – Take a trip with us to the city that never sleeps. The bus will drop you off in the vicinity of Rockefeller Plaza where you will be on your own to explore Manhattan, noted for its access to theaters, restaurants, shops and museums. All trips will depart at 7:00 a.m. from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover. We will depart from N.Y.C. at 7:00 p.m. and return approximately 11:00 p.m. The $35 fee includes transportation via private motor coach. Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.

Six trips:

3402.01 - Wednesday, June 16
3403.01 - Saturday, June 26
3404.01 - Wednesday, July 14
3405.01 - Saturday, July 24
3406.01 - Wednesday, August 11
3407.01 - Saturday, August 21

3408.01 - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – ORIOLES VS. YANKEES – Wednesday, June 9. The Baltimore Orioles defend home field against the visiting New York Yankees. Fee is $65 and includes ticket to the game and transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 4:00 p.m. (game time 7:05 p.m.) and return after the game. Maximum of 45.

3409.01 - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – PHILLIES VS. BRAVES – Tuesday, July 6. The Philadelphia Phillies defend home field against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Fee is $45 and includes ticket to the game and transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 4:30 p.m. (game time 7:05 p.m.) and return after the game. Maximum of 45.

Added a 2nd bus for Phllies vs. Braves - 3409.02

3410.01 - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – NATIONALS VS. PHILLIES – Friday, July 30. The Washington Nationals defend home field against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Fee is $50 and includes ticket to the game and transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 4:00 p.m. (game time 7:05 p.m.) and return after the game. Maximum of 45.

3411.01 - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – ORIOLES VS. RED SOX – Wednesday, September 1. The Baltimore Orioles defend home field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Fee is $50 and includes ticket to the game and transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 4:00 p.m. (game time 7:05 p.m.) and return after the game. Maximum of 45.

BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR – Take a trip with us to the beautiful Inner Harbor. You will be on your own to explore the many shops, museums and other attractions, including the National Aquarium. The fee is $20 and includes transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately 7:00 p.m. Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.

Two Trips

3412.01 - Saturday, June 19
3412.02 - Saturday, August 14

3413.01 - WASHINGTON D.C. (SMITHSONIAN AND THE MALL) - Saturday, July 10. Enjoy a day in our Nation’s Capital. The bus will drop you off on The Mall, near Constitution Avenue where you will be on your own to tour the 13 museums or stroll around the Capital. The $25 fee includes transportation via private motor coach. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately 7:00 p.m. Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.

3414.01 - WASHINGTON NATIONAL ZOO – Saturday, August 7. Make it a family affair and join us when we visit one of the largest animal habitats on the East Coast. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately 6:00 p.m. Fee is $25 and includes entrance into the zoo and transportation via private motor coach. Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.

3415.01 - WHITEWATER RAFTING – Ages 8 and up. Saturday, August 7. Spectacular dam release weekend on the Lehigh River! Enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class III whitewater rafting and outstanding scenery. No experience necessary. While paddling over 17 rapids, you’ll scream, laugh, swim, and have an excellent day. This trip requires a ½ mile hike to the put in area, some of it while carrying the raft through a creek. The private motor coach will depart from the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 7:00 a.m. and return approximately 8:00 p.m. (NO DINNER STOP ON RETURN). Fee is $90 per person (no one under the age of 8, no exceptions). Minimum of 35, maximum of 45. Registrations must be received in our office by Monday, July 12.

3416.01 - PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE – Lancaster, PA. - Saturday, August 14. Named one of the “Top 100 Events in America” by the American Bus Association. The Faire, with a cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed merry-makers, is a rollicking recreation of a 16th century country festival. Hosted on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery, tours are available. The bus will depart from the Kent County Administration Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately 8:00 p.m. Fee is $45 for adults and $30 for children ages 5-11. The fee includes entrance into the Faire and transportation via private motor coach. Minimum of 35, maximum of 45.